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[Butterfly_lady]

Hiya after many many months of researching I have finally decided that a gastric bypass is for me (privately funded) I am unsure where to start, there seem to be so many companies I know I don't want to go abroad, I am 5ft 4" and around 21st so I really NEED this, it just seems so daunting :cry:

 

[Mazza]

Hi and welcome, have you tried the NHS route - I'm assuming you have?

If so, I would start locally first. You are right there are lots of companies out there but not that many surgeons. You will probably find a good surgeon works for a variety of providers. Research your provider, your surgeon, check their aftercare package etc - then off you go!

Good luck xx

 

[Butterfly_lady]

No I've not tried the NHS way but now I have decided I need it ASAP patience isn't my forte

 

[Butterfly_lady]

Forgot to say I am in Birmingham

 

[Mazza]

There are plenty of providers in the midlands - get googling lol x

 

[Butterfly_lady]

There are plenty of providers in the midlands - get googling lol x

Thank you I will do

 

[Lincs Lass]

Welcome to the forum xx

 

[Butterfly_lady]

Welcome to the forum xx

Thanks I have really enjoyed reading the different threads, the before/after pics are amazing I can only dream of doing one of those :sigh:

 

[femfrankie]

:welcome: Welcome butterfly & good luck in what ever you decide

 

[Ines4C]

Welcome, and good luck. I know what you mean with patience, I'm not good with that either but couldn't afford private so Went the NHS route. Worked out fine for me but took me a year because they are very strict and expect you to work with them first. So I don't blame you there, hope you find the right provider.

 

[shell13]

welcome.hope you find the right surgeon.for you,fairly soon.

 

[Butterfly_lady]

Cheers guys

 

[louloumoo]

Dolan park private hospital part of the hospital group is in Birmingham, many excellent surgeons work there as well as for the NHS.. Only saying cos it's near, I had band there with Mr Alan Li and all was good so far! (Only 1 week ago)
U need somewhere local for your fills and checkups.

 

[Butterfly_lady]

Dolan park private hospital part of the hospital group is in Birmingham, many excellent surgeons work there as well as for the NHS.. Only saying cos it's near, I had band there with Mr Alan Li and all was good so far! (Only 1 week ago)
U need somewhere local for your fills and checkups.

Many thanks louloumoo, I think I'm going for the bypass rather than the band but I expect they do bypasses too, good luck with yours

 

[somersetlady]

Hi, I'm going to Birmingham spires hospital and having a band,but like you it's all new and hoping I've picked the right place, good luck x

 

[Butterfly_lady]

I am still researching atm and this forum is really great, I love the before and after pics I just hope I can do some one day in the not so distant future

 

[Butterfly_lady]

Wow I can remember doing this thread over a year ago, and look where I am now so pleased I went ahead with it my life is so much better in so many ways

Those 9st I have lost have changed me in oh so many ways

So if anyone is new and nervous or worried I say go ahead and you too could do things you never dreamed possible

 

[Mini]

WOW! What a transformation!:wow::wow::wow:

You look amazing!

Congratulations and well done!

 

[Willow4]

I am still a newbie, no were near surgery yet.
But looking at your photos from start to finish, you look amazing, well done.

 

[Birdie01]

Well done!! Awesome job! What a transformation! :-o